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Best Indian Trail Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,247 students in Indian Trail, NC (there are 8 public schools, serving 8,078 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Indian Trail, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Indian Trail, NC is Metrolina Christian Academy.
67% of private schools in Indian Trail, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Top-Ranked Indian Trail Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Metrolina Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
1460 Indian Trail Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Gr: PK-12 | 1,199 students
Abundant Life Christian Academy
(Baptist)
4224 Blanchard Cir
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(423) 483-6075
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1004 Harvest Red Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 289-8103
Gr: NS-K
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Indian Trail, North Carolina

Indian Trail, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Merit Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
200 Indian Trail Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 821-8618
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students

Overview

This Town (Indian Trail)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,247 Students
136,556 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
89 Teachers
13,630 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.58
# American Indian Students
30 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%
# Black Students
52 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
928 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
74%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
111 Students
33,983 Students
% of Others Students
9%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Indian Trail, NC?
The top-ranked private schools in Indian Trail, NC is Metrolina Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Indian Trail?
3 private schools are located in Indian Trail.
What percentage of students in Indian Trail go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Indian Trail are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Indian Trail?
67% of private schools in Indian Trail are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Indian Trail are often viewed compared to one another?

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